UAGC Hosts 2026 Culture of Care Summit on Transformative Power of Care

Free three-day virtual event explores care at individual, organizational, and community levels

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is hosting the 2026 Culture of Care Summit, a free three-day virtual event from April 1-3, 2026 that will feature keynote presentations, interactive sessions, panels, and workshops delivered by national thought leaders. The Summit will explore the power of care at the individual, organizational, and community levels, covering topics such as resilience, well-being, team care practices, and building belonging and empathy networks.

Why it matters

UAGC's Culture of Care initiative aims to foster a community where individuals can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. The Summit is designed to move care from a concept into a practice, as organizations that lead with compassion, accountability, and empathy can have a transformative impact on their teams, communities, and the people they serve.

The details

The Summit will feature keynote speakers such as Dr. Christopher Culver, founder of Orange Sparrow and an expert on the Science of Kindness, and Mitchell Levy, a 2x TEDx speaker and international bestselling author. Additional sessions will cover practical strategies for time management, resilience for online learners, building belonging, and empowering faculty. UAGC will also recognize organizations making a meaningful difference through its Culture of Care Award for Organizational Impact.

  • The 2026 Culture of Care Summit will take place from April 1-3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT.
  • Registration for the free virtual event is open now at uagc.edu/care.

The players

Tony Farrell

Dean of the College of Professional Advancement at UAGC and Culture of Care Council chair.

Dr. Michelle Rosser-Majors

Professor and program chair in the College of Professional Advancement at UAGC and Summit chair.

Bill Davis

Assistant professor and program chair at UAGC, and Summit co-chair.

Dr. Christopher Culver

Founder of Orange Sparrow and a recognized leader on The Science of Kindness.

Mitchell Levy

2x TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of more than 60 books, and an executive coach with Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches.

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What they’re saying

“The Power of Care is more than a theme, it's a commitment to action. We designed this Summit so that attendees will gain insights and tools they can put into practice right away. Whether someone works in education, business, or community nonprofit, care strengthens engagement, trust, and outcomes.”

— Tony Farrell, Dean of the College of Professional Advancement at UAGC

“Care must move beyond inspiration into real behavior and systems change. Our goal is for participants to leave not only inspired but equipped with skills, strategies, and confidence to strengthen care in meaningful ways wherever they serve.”

— Dr. Michelle Rosser-Majors, Professor and program chair in the College of Professional Advancement at UAGC

“This Summit is designed to move care from a concept into a practice. When organizations lead with compassion, accountability, and empathy, the impact is felt across teams, communities, and the people they serve.”

— Bill Davis, Assistant professor and program chair at UAGC

What’s next

The 2026 Culture of Care Summit is free and open to national and international participants. To learn more and register, visit uagc.edu/care.

The takeaway

UAGC's Culture of Care Summit aims to inspire and equip educators, leaders, and professionals with the insights, tools, and confidence to strengthen a culture of care within their organizations, teams, and communities. By leading with compassion, accountability, and empathy, organizations can have a transformative impact on the people they serve.